Head of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Location: Kingston International Study Centre To lead a team of tutors, ensuring that all courses are delivered to agreed standards, follow the agreed curriculum and utilise agreed assessment modes, resulting in the best possible outcomes for students and the best possible student experience. ABOUT THE ROLE    Lead and motivate a team of Tutors to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience in the areas of Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics. Provide effective performance management of direct reports, including: setting personal objectives and KPIs Recruit new academic staff for subject area as required and according to Study Group policies and procedures.  Facilitate, encourage and support staff to ensure participation in continuous professional development activity Participate actively in the Centre Management Team, taking a solution-focused approach to challenges Plan and undertake regular personal development as agreed with line manager.  Pro-actively seek out feedback from colleagues and actively engage with this in order to improve performance and grow as an academic leader. Prioritise and organise independently, effectively & efficiently managing own time and workload. Plan and oversee the design and delivery of all courses in the subject area, ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience. Allocate teaching resources in subject area according to scheduling guidelines Oversee the production of documentation for subject area including course outlines, module handbooks, schemes of work and teaching material.  Lead the design and implementation of appropriate, fair and secure assessment activities aligned to the centre assessment strategy. Ensure that the design and delivery of all courses in subject area are conducted. Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of actions from the Centre Action Plan relevant to subject area.  Liaise with External Examiners for subject area, providing information to External Examiners as required. Analyse, respond to, plan and implement actions as a result of External Examiner feedback and recommendations.  Ensure high levels of teaching and learning in subject areas, working with colleagues to monitor and observe teaching and learning activity Prepare new courses in subject area for approval and existing courses for re-approval. ABOUT YOU    A Bachelor’s degree  A Master’s or higher degree in an appropriate discipline (desirable) Leadership and management experience in a teaching and learning environment  Experience of leading a team to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets Experience of teaching international students in UK higher or further education Experience of planning and running complex education courses in subject area Experience of driving change and building a continuous improvement culture Experience of teaching in subject area Experience of partnership working in the education sector ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE   Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.  We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.